S. Paul Meyer, 84, of Winamac, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024 at Hickory Creek in Winamac.
He was born on August 30, 1939 in rural Pulaski County, IN to the late Sylvester William and Margaret Ilene [Kline] Meyer.
Paul graduated from Pulaski High School in 1957.
He married Janice C. Braun on May 7, 1960 in Winamac. She survives.
Fondly known as the Gas Man, Paul delivered fuel to local farmers for over 30 years. He was a talented woodworker and made numerous birdhouses over the years. Paul and Janice loved spending summer weekends at Foxwood Hills in Middlebury, IN. They enjoyed taking their grandchildren on vacations.
Paul was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski and formerly served on the Parish Council. He was a charter member and past treasurer of the Star City Lions Club. Paul previously served on the Pulaski White Rural Telephone Cooperative Board and Pulaski County Council.
Paul was a legendary storyteller. Whether it was telling jokes around the campfire or just spinning a yarn in public, Paul never met a stranger. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor and friendly demeanor.
He is survived by:
Janice C. [Braun] Meyer, Winamac, IN Wife
Kimberly A. (Robert “Bob”) Daily, Kewanna, IN Daughter
Marie A. (Doug) Roth, Winamac, IN Granddaughter
David A. (Jennifer) Meyer, Star City, IN Grandson
Daniel P. (Stephanie) Meyer, Star City, IN Grandson
Heather K. (Austin) Clark, Winamac, IN Granddaughter
Cassandra M. (Bronson Monical) Hanson, Fulton, IN Granddaughter
Brody M. Roth, Great Grandson
Cash M. Roth, Great Grandson
Grace K. Roth, Great Granddaughter
Brock A. (Libby) Guzman, Step Great Grandson
Adam N. (Morgan) Wallace, Step Great Grandson
Riley W. (Melissa Bradley) Shafer, Step Great Grandson
Hannah M. Meyer, Great Granddaughter
Lydia G. Meyer, Great Granddaughter
Linda (Rick) Rausch, Anderson, IN Sister
Preceded in death by:
Sylvester William and Margaret Ilene [Kline] Meyer, Parents
Randy J. Meyer, Son
Katherine J. Meyer, Daughter
Dora (Bob) Fisher, Sister
Tony Meyer, Brother
Visitation will be from 11 AM – 1:30 PM EST Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski, IN.
A Lion’s Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 PM EST Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski, IN and will be followed by the Praying of the Rosary.
A funeral mass will be held at 2 PM EST Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pulaski, IN with Rev. Dennis Faker officiating.
Burial will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery West in Pulaski.
Memorial Contributions made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Pulaski Animal Center or Star City Lions Club.
Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
